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Make copies of everything in your wallet or purse is the first step. Copy both sides of every item and then store one copy at home and another copy in your safe deposit box. Do this once per year. If you use a copy store to do this, double check that you didn't leave any copies behind and shred those. If you wallet or purse is stolen you have all the data to notify your credit card companies, your local social security office, and the state agency which issues your drivers license.

If you are traveling, leave one set of the copies in your Hotel safe, one copy at home, and another copy with a trusted friend. Men should carry their wallet in their front pocket and not your rear pocket. Ladies should wrap their purse around your neck so it sits in front of your body and not dangling out to the side. Traveling to certain countries may also require you to ware a money belt. Think of this device as a mini pocket which is strapped to your body and sits underneath your clothing. After a few hours of use, you won't even notice it.